Transferring DNA

 How to upload your DNA Kit to GEDmatch, FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage, LivingDNA & Geneanet NOTE: Please read the Terms of Service (TOS) and Privacy Policies on each site to make sure you understand how your data can be used and what you’re agreeing to before you proceed. GEDmatch Create an account or login at GEDmatch: https://www.gedmatch.com/login1.php In the right hand column, under “Upload your DNA files”, click on “Generic Uploads (23andme, FTDNA, AncestryDNA, most others)”.. After clicking on “Generic Uploads (23andme, FTDNA, AncestryDNA, most others)”  you’ll be brought to the “GEDmatch raw DNA upload utility” page where you will need to fill in as much information as you can. Click on “Browse”, select your raw data file that you downloaded previously and then click “Upload” After you submit the file, it may take a few seconds for you to move on to the “GEDmatch® Generic DNA file upload” screen. On this page, click the checkbox next to “I’m not a robot” to proceed. ...

How to download your DNA kit from AncestryDNA, 23&Me, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA and LivingDNA AncestryDNA Log into your Ancestry account and go to your DNA page: https://www.ancestry.com/dna Click on “Settings” in the upper right hand corner of the page Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page to the “Actions” section. Next to “Download Raw DNA Data”, click the link that says “Download”, enter your password, check the box to agree to the terms and then click on “Confirm” Then you’ll see this message: “Almost there…Please check your inbox for an email from us. Then follow the instructions to begin your download.” Check your email. When it arrives, the subject line will read “Your request to download AncestryDNA raw data”. Open the email and click on the blue “Confirm Data Download” button. The link will lead you to the “Download DNA Raw Data” page. Click on the green “Download DNA Raw Data” button and you’ll get a pop up asking to save the .zip file to your computer (ex. d...